Motorcycle Tires 101 - Choosing the Right Motorcycle Tire 

Excellent presentation, many thanks from Saudi Arabia.

You do deserve million views. Thank you!

This is long but great and informative and I like it 👍🏾

Very informative across the realm of Motorcycles. Thanks for taking the time to walk through most of the in's and out's. Cheers! Zip~

Very informative - much appreciated. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

I had no idea there was so much knowledge that you need to know about tires thank you this video is awesome you explained it very well

Another SUPER VID THANKS

Amazing as usual, tyre GURU 👍

Thanks! Great video!

Explained Excellent

dang that was a great presentation. i learned a lot. tenx!

best tyre info vid out....

Excellent video

thumbs up on the video.....long but informative and well explained...now i will purchase a tubeless tire that will fit for my Tube type Rim ... my motorbike is only for on-road cruising only.....thanks a lot..

Very informative subscribed

Great info little lite on tread patterns. Ie dry/wet conditions, high mileage long wearing. 😎✌️

Excellent!

Awesome video. Since sidewalls can be taller or shorter, how can you determine the tire's actual outer size/diameter?

Good info

Excellent video. Perhaps the only thing you didnt mention was tyre compounds i.e. dual or triple compound & track tyres. Overall, very informative.

Thank you for the video sir. This really helps me a lot because i'm planning to upgrade my honda XR150L tires to motard and I don't know what size I need.

hi handsome. i enjoyed your video and detailed explanation of how to read a motorcycle tire,thanks.

Hi, u have mentioned about the width larger tire to smaller rim will pull the tire in and will reduce contact patch. My question is can I compensate aspect ratio by lowering it to get back my contact patch?

Almost ready to start riding my first street bike. I live on a nile of dirt roads then it's a paved. Was looking at options without going dirt bike tires.

Enjoyed the video Carl explained a lot after watching I’m leaning towards a bias-ply construction for my Suzuki Vl800 cruiser would you agree cheers Steve in Alicante Spain

Great video, maybe consider making a series of one off videos to cover KTM, BMW, Honda African Twin adv bikes - as I found this an array of excellent information but I could not retain...

Thank you !! “The Bible of the tires “

I own a 2014 Honda CB1100 I am trying to lower the bike by changing the tires instead messing with the suspension. The bike original tires are 110/80-18 front and 140/70-18 rear, I will replace them with 100/80-18 front lowering the bike 5/8" and the rear 140/60-18 lowering the rear 7/8" my bike has mags wheels. I would like to know your opinion of these switching??? Thank you.

Thanks for the info, are you hearing much about dual compound wear patterns for people who dont commute? (cant keep afront tyre on my mt10) thanks again

Great info. Do you think mixing tire brands is not a good idea but ok to use? ( eg. metzeler in front and Dunlop in back and both are same (V or H) rated.)

Hi! I've seen many people discussing going up a size, but I can't seem to find info on going down. I'm struggling to find a good rear tyre for my Yamaha SR125, and I'm wondering if instead of 100/90-16 it would be ok use 100/80-16?

Would like your opinion on putting an Avon cobra on my Goldwing. Rate it for wet weather and loose gravel handling.

You are awesome! I do have a question, I have a Suzuki 1986 GS1150 EG and the previous owner installed a wider front tire. Is there a reason he did this and should I go back to the Manufacturers recommended tire? I appreciate any help!

Very complete video. My bike uses a tubeless in the front, but the tires i want are tube type on front. My ride is a vulcan 900 custom 80/90-21 and i was thinking a pirelli route 66. How it will afect the ride that i will need a tube?

Great video,thank you sir.I have a question please.I have an Aprilia Pegaso 650 ie 2004 witch came with a 2.15 front rim.The stock front tire are 100/90 19.I want to use a Dunlop Trailmax Mission tires but in there site there mention that the 100/90 19 model works on 2.5 rim.Can i use that tire on my bike? Thank you in advance.

When choosing replacement tires do you have to match the aspect ratio or can that be different, or possibly sometimes it doesn't fit with enough clearance to fender etc?

Hello! I have a KTM 390 Adventure and I wish to buy new tyres from you. I really like the properties of the new Michelin Road 6 tyres especially in the cold and wet, which are the model I would like to upgrade to from my Conti TKC70 adventure tyres. My motorcycle has a 2.5 wide, 19 front rim and a 3.5 wide, 17 rear rim. The stock tyre sizes and the tyres recommended in the bike manual are 100/90 zr19 front and 130/80 zr17 rear. The closest match for the Michelin Road 6 is 110/80 zr19 front and 140/70 zr17 rear, which other than the width I understand are close to identical to my tyres, and from what I understand they should fit well on my rims. From one rider to another, do you consider that switching sizes and going for the road 6s would provide better performance on the street, or should I consider getting a street tyre such as the Conti Trail Attack 3s or the Bridgestone BT46s that are the exact size my motorcycle manufacturer recommends? Thanks a lot!

The front tire size 100/90 19 seem to be only available in bias-ply, do you know why ? I just bought a 2020 Tiger 900 GT (i love her) & stock tires are a Radial 150/70R17 rear & a Bias-Ply 100/90-19 front.

Is a zr rating better than a w rating. Thinking about changing tires and I've noticed more w rated tires than zr. I have a Yamaha r6 my rear tire is a 180/55zr 17. Thinking about going with a 190 60zr17

On a tube-type wheel, is there any benefit (like in terms of durability or otherwise) to using a tubeless tire (with a tube of course) as opposed to a tube-type tire? In this case, it's a Suzuki TU250X, and most of the aftermarket tires that people install seem to be of the tubeless variety.

How do I convert a code is MR90-18 71H to a different style code is 120/90-18 71H? Book says the later and the tire says the earlier code?

I have a 2004 Honda Rune. The OEM Dunlop D251 TIRES have crappy mileage life. Many Rune owners have opted to go to AVON. however THEY DO NOT MAKE A 150/60R-18 FRONT. So some guys are installing a Rear 160/60R-18 AVON in the same direction as it would be on the back. so they have gone wider and put a rear tire on the front . I am really skeptical about all that.But am still in search of something to replace the Dunlop's with better mileage and price. The rear has a 180/55R-17 ANY SUGGESTIONS ?

Hello. Great content. I have one question though. What if I want to increase the aspect ratio from 60 to 70. My bike takes 140/60-17 but I want to put on a 140/70-17. Is that a bad idea?

thanks bro all the info . about tire and rim size number.....now help me may i know the size number of R1 tire and rim size number ...thanks a lot for responding.

Hi can I ask as I’m struggling to get the right tyre for me, I have an adventure bike bmw f700 gs I’m not a fast rider and stay on tarmac only. My issue is I ride with a pillion 95% of the time and as such do not lean to far into the bends, thus I’m struggling with squaring off on the tyres. Currently I’m having to change another set of tyres that has three quarters of its tread left, quite frustrating. Can I ask what you may consider to be the type of tyre for me. Cheers paul

Hi....Can you perhaps tell me what is the difference between a normal 190/50/17 motorcycle tire and a (A) rated 190/50/17 motorcycle tire which is the same brand.Thank You.

question: what if i upgrade both tire size and rim so they match but stock comes with smaller size? for example stock came with 180/55 with 5.5 inch wheel and i upgrade it to 190/55 with 6 inch wheel.

I operate a harley 150/80-b16, but I want a knobby for asia can you recommend something good

Can I use fix a flat in my tube tire ?

Ok i saw the part about squeezing 200 tire onto a 180 wheel...thats a big jump but what about puttin a 160 tire on a 150 wheel? Actually i dont know if its designed for only 150, i have a ninja 400 that finding 150/60r17 is impossible!! But i can find a 160/60r17 all day long...would it work?

Can I run radial’s on my victory cruiser will it Handel better

Sir what inner tube can i used for my tire size 110x90x17?

5:20 don't you mean if it's a tubed tire?

Where can I buy replacement wheels and tires for my 2003 Road King

i have suzuki GN125 bike iwant to use rear tyre 120/80/16 its good i want your idea

So a 190/50zr17 tire is more flat (less v shaped) than a 180/55zr17 ?

What about the fact that many bikers are mounting car tires on the rear rim?... It is true that there are divided opinions, however, I have read comments and the vast majority think that in addition to an important saving in price, They have had very good experiences with the car tire instead of a motorcycle tire such as better braking, smoother handling and longer tire life. What is your opinion on this? ...

What size of tires should I get for 2.15 front and 3.00 rear mags

Is it okay if i downgrade my size tyres both front and back ?

My method is simple. I connect to Michelin web site. I search for the I have on my actual motorbikes. I buy the corresponding tyres. Now, my Versys 1000 has Michelin Road 5 and my SVS1000 has Michelin Power 5. Always great on the wet. On the top on the dry. Very good longevity. I don't play with other makers, because the best is available along the worst. Trailwing were crap on my Vstrom 12 years ago. Dunlop D220 were crap on my SV650 14 years ago. Dunlop were crap on my KLE500 I bought in 1992. Metzeler Z4 are known to be crap. I don't want to experiment maker's worst tyres. I buy Michelin, sure not to fail.

I have a 1999 honda c50c (glx) 50cc bike ,and the rim on it is 1.60 x17 rear and 1.40 x17 front, what tyre i need for this size rims?

Good information, but here’s something you didn’t address... I have a Yamaha FZ09 which I use for commuting 40 miles a day round trip. I am an older rider (67) and very conservative…no wheelies, no hard starts, no hard breaking, and generally keep to the speed limits. I don’t go riding with friends to see how fast we can go on serpentine roads. I average about 7700 miles a year. I’ve been using a Dunlop Roadsport 2 rear tire, 180/55 Z R 17 and only get about 9950 miles until I need new ones. Is there a tire that will give me more mileage before needing replacement? Performance is not such a priority to me, as I travel in mostly a straight line

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what about front ojnly tyres or rear only tyres ?

What's the difference in a cruiser vs tourer tire ?

Thank you for another great video, no offence but you look a bit tired in this one, a bit more relaxed video too then. 😁👍

How can I may ur page first?

what about 150 tire on a 140 ??

I'm trying to find a 4inch wide tire for a 20 inch rim I'm having 0 luck

The first number (180) is NOT the width of the tire; common misconception; it's the measurement from bead to bead

the "Z" means Zero Degree construction not Speed rate.

Do you sell tires, if so please send me your email so that I can purchase from you because I have a bunch of questions that need clarification, thanks

Interesting video but what is this darkside I have heard of?

He said “really hard knob” 😏

“ tube or tubeless” I don’t have a preference. Kind of reminds me of the women I like “ boob or boob-less” I will say a tubeless tire has never gotten me in trouble. I wish I could say the same for a boobless woman, Just sayin.

Buy any tyre that is not made in the EU.

can i replace my nylon tires with radial tires , with tubes> motorcycle

Cant i even increase the tyre size by 10?? For eg its 140/70 and i want a 150/17 tyre....cant i do that??